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St. Francis Wood Living: Beautifully Renovated Colonial Home

35 Yerba Buena Ave | St Francis Wood Offered at: $3,495,000

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Timeless 1919 Dutch Colonial in coveted St. Francis Wood, thoughtfully updated in 2022 with chef’s kitchen, owned solar & modern systems. 3bd/2.5ba, 2,831 sq ft (per tax records) on extra-wide 40′ lot. Enter through arched leaded-glass entryway to elegant foyer w/grand staircase. Formal living rm w/gas fireplace, formal dining rm w/period built-in hutch. Extensively remodeled kitchen is a culinary masterpiece: Calacatta marble countertops, Italian induction range, Thermador built-in fridge. Open-concept design flows into informal living space creating inviting great room. Breakfast nook & French doors open to manicured backyard w/greenhouse & seating—effortless indoor-outdoor flow. Upstairs: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, plus versatile family rm (media/playroom/office). Spacious primary suite w/2 closets (1 walk-in w/built-ins), en-suite bath w/bidet. 2 addtl bedrooms share beautifully appointed full bath. Hardwood floors throughout. Owned rooftop solar (2021), electric heat pump, on-demand hot water, zoned heating by floor, central A/C, Lutron lighting w/preprogrammed dimming. Detached 1-car garage w/Tesla EV hookup. Master-planned residence park w/tree-lined streets & Italian Renaissance-inspired landscaping. Walk to West Portal (Elena’s, Little Original Joe’s, George’s Donuts, Peet’s). Minutes to Mt. Davidson trails & Stern Grove concerts. West Portal MUNI: 20 min to downtown. Swift access to I-280, GG Bridge & SFO.

About the Home

3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,831
Square Feet
1
Parking Spot
1919
Year Built

Features

  • 3-bed, 2.5-bath Dutch Colonial in coveted St. Francis Wood
  • 2,831 sq. ft. (per tax records) on extra-wide 40′ lot | Built 1919, thoughtfully updated in 2022
  • Chef’s kitchen (2022): Italian induction range, Calacatta marble countertops, Thermador built-in refrigerator, Brizo fittings, custom Water Street hardware, breakfast nook with built-in storage
  • Additional living space off kitchen flows seamlessly into manicured backyard
  • Formal dining room with period built-in hutch
  • Grand formal living room with gas fireplace
  • Upper level: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, plus versatile flex room (media room/playroom/office)
  • Spacious primary suite with 2 closets (1 walk-in with built-ins) and en-suite bath with bidet
  • Hardwood floors throughout
  • Rooftop solar (2021), electric heat pump, on-demand hot water
  • Climate control: Zoned heating by floor plus central A/C
  • Smart home features: Lutron lighting that can be programed to dim and turn on or off
  • Outdoor oasis: Manicured backyard with greenhouse and electrically heated seating
  • Detached 1-car garage with Tesla EV charger
  • Large basement with built-in storage and shelving
  • Major upgrades: Electrical, insulation, updated windows/flooring, full interior/exterior paint
  • Master-planned residence park with tree-lined streets and Italian Renaissance-inspired landscaping
  • 8-minute walk to West Portal Library and vibrant restaurant scene (Elena’s, Little Original Joe’s, George’s Donuts, Peet’s, Khao Tiew, Bursa)
  • St. Francis Wood parks include: Terrace Park (private park for residents only with Tennis Courts, playground + green space); and Butterfly/Hidden Park that is enclosed, and Santa Monica Park where dogs are allowed
  • Other nearby parks include: West Portal Playground, Stern Grove-free summer concerts, and Mt. Davidson trails (SF’s highest natural point)
  • Transit & connectivity: West Portal MUNI (20 min to Embarcadero) | Easy access to I-280, Golden Gate Bridge, and SFO

 

Welcome to a rare opportunity in San Francisco’s most distinguished master-planned community. This stately 1919 Dutch Colonial in coveted St. Francis Wood seamlessly marries timeless architectural charm with sophisticated modern living. Spanning 2,831 sq. ft. (per tax records) on an extra-wide 40-foot lot, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence has been thoughtfully reimagined through comprehensive 2022 renovations, creating an exceptional blend of period elegance and contemporary comfort.

Step through the arched entrance with leaded-glass windows into a gracious foyer crowned by an elegant staircase. The grand formal living room centers around a gas fireplace, setting the stage for gatherings and celebrations. The formal dining room showcases a period-built-in hutch that speaks to the home’s storied past, while the extensively remodeled kitchen reveals itself as a true culinary masterpiece where premium Calacatta marble countertops meet an Italian induction range and a Thermador built-in refrigerator.

The open-concept design shines as the kitchen flows seamlessly into an informal living space, creating an inviting great room perfect for modern entertaining. The breakfast nook anchors one end, while French doors open directly onto the manicured backyard oasis, bringing the outside in. Step outside to discover your private retreat, featuring a greenhouse and a seating area, perfect for year-round enjoyment.

Upstairs, discover a private sanctuary with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, plus a versatile living room that adapts as a media room, playroom, or home office. The spacious primary suite offers ocean views, plus two closets (one a walk-in with built-in dressers) and an en-suite bath with bidet. Two additional bedrooms share a beautifully appointed full bathroom. The detached 1-car garage includes EV hookup.

A fully owned rooftop solar system (2021) powers the residence alongside an electric heat pump and on-demand hot water loop, while zoned heating controls temperature by floor. Lutron lighting with preprogrammed dimming creates a perfect evening ambiance throughout.

St. Francis Wood delivers rare neighborhood charm—a master-planned residence park with sprawling lots, tree-lined streets, and landscaped medians reminiscent of Italian Renaissance gardens. Morning coffee at Peet’s, dinner at Elena’s or Little Original Joe’s, fresh pastries from George’s Donuts, and Thai favorites from Khao Tiew define the West Portal lifestyle just steps away. The one-hour loop up Mt. Davidson (San Francisco’s highest natural point) offers forested trails and sweeping city views, while Stern Grove’s free summer concerts create unforgettable moments beneath towering eucalyptus. West Portal MUNI connects you to downtown in 20 minutes, while 19th Avenue provides swift access to I-280, the Golden Gate Bridge, and SFO.

 

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About the Neighborhood

ST FRANCIS WOOD

 

Easily mistaken for a Beverly Hills enclave, no other neighborhood in the city fetches more dropped jaws than the stunning St. Francis Wood, with its ubiquitous European-influenced architecture, all of which is bordered by well-tended trees and patches of sprawling greenery. There is just one bus line, zero schools, only one park (albeit a lush one), and though it lacks a proper “high street” and the wet months can dampen lawn and spirits alike, this area is a model of tranquility and natural beauty with residential splendor unlike any other. Scroll down for St. Francis Wood home sales and price data, videos, photos, weather, walk and transit score, and more.

The Neighborhood

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, 3/1  2 – 4 PM

BROKER TOUR

Tuesday, 3/3  1 – 3 PM

 

Please contact us at 35YerbaBuenaAve@ruthkrishnan.com for showing instructions.

 

The Krishnan Team
415.735.5867
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Holly Hirshfield & Alan Peterson

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"In this very tough market, she got my family into a fantastic home. I was getting ready to walk away from the SF market altogether, because I just didn't think we could find what we wanted in a home at a price we could pay. Ruth is an absolute pro and helped us get the house we wanted. Ruth is a master real estate agent and the one you want in San Francisco."
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